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Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 15 reviews

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Johnny Marr found worldwide fame in the ‘80s with cult British band The Smiths. One of Britain's most famous guitarists, Marr has played in a number of successful bands such as Modest Mouse and  The Cribs as well as becoming a renowned session musician. 

After playing in a few bands and performing the odd solo gig in his mid-teens, Marr formed The Smiths with a poet and singer called Morrissey at the age of 18. They wrote the songs together and the band that formed in 1982 went on to become one of the truly iconic British acts of the ‘80s. Hit albums such as the self-titled The Smiths in 1984, Meat is Murder in 1985, The Queen is Dead in 1986 and finally Strangeways - Here We Come in 1987 became albums that helped define the era. Their music helped bring the guitar sound back to the mainstream, and their songs proudly stood as a musical backlash against the synth-pop chart music of the time. In 1987, creative differences led to the band splitting up, but thankfully their five-year run of huge success and critically acclaimed albums had already established Johnny Marr as one of the most influential songwriters and performers of the decade.

Marr stayed incredibly busy after The Smiths' time was up, playing sessions with the likes of Sir Paul McCartney and both recording and touring with established bands such as The Pretenders and The The. Essentially, from 1987 until 2002 Johnny Marr worked with everyone who was anyone in the UK music industry. Collaborations included working with Billy Bragg, Talking Heads, The Pet Shop Boys, Kirsty MacColl and Black Grape. He also made a special one-off appearance playing with Oasis in 2001, as well as working with them on some album tracks in the studio.

In more recent years he has toured and played with Modest Mouse extensively, including supporting R.E.M. on their US tour. Johnny is also a member of occasional super-group Seven Worlds Collide, which is made up from members of Radiohead, Crowded House and Pearl Jam. Together they have recorded a number of tracks to raise money for Oxfam. He also plays with The Healers and  The Cribs, touring whenever he can. His solo album, The Messenger, was released through Warner Brothers in 2013 and Marr continues to be one of the very best live and studio artists.

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Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 15 reviews
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  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    HOT

    by nattchbob on 2018-06-06Velvet Underground - Toronto

    Both physically and metaphorically hot. We have exceeded venue's mechanical system capacity, but still had a good time, in a sauna! Johnny is phenomenal!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Johnny Marr

    by Moose007 on 2018-06-04Velvet Underground - Toronto

    awesome show, one of the best guitarists ever, solid show, almost 2 hours of straight ahead rock n roll. loved it

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Johnny F’n Marr!!!

    by Sparkatola on 2018-06-03Velvet Underground - Toronto

    Great show. Great set list. Venue sight lines are terrible unless you’re right up front. It’s GA only. He said he’s coming back in November so hopefully he’ll play somewhere better like the Danforth Music Hall.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Incredible Live Experience

    by SallyCinnamon on 2018-06-02Velvet Underground - Torono

    Johnny Marr's show at the Velvet Underground in Toronto was incredible. He was energetic, the whole band sounded amazing, he was funny and interacted with the audience. He played a perfect mix of Smiths songs and his solo stuff. Encore included a wonderful rendition of "There is a Light that Never Goes Out". Well worth every penny.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    So fun!

    by snlfmom on 2018-06-02Velvet Underground - Toronto

    Intimate environment - he was so close regardless of where you stood. Show was a lot of fun.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Top shelf

    by waytooclose on 2018-06-02Velvet Underground - Toronto

    Hearing Marr do a Smiths song makes me forget Morrissey!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Johnny Marr was fantastic!

    by FootyFanToronto on 2014-12-08The Danforth Music Hall - Toronto

    Johnny Marr was in brilliant form with his guitar playing all evening. He did some great Smiths songs and some of his own material. His band was excellent.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Rocking The House With Mr. Marr

    by Gothguy on 2014-11-24The Danforth Music Hall - Toronto

    This was the first time I had ever seen Johnny Marr play and man- what a show! Of course, I was only seeing him because I am such a huge fan of The Smiths and I had heard that he would be performing some of their songs so I was looking forward to that. What I did not expect was being really impressed with his solo stuff. The whole show was great - he is a consummate performer and a true guitar hero. His energy levels were through the roof as he bounced all over the stage making his riffs and licks look hella easy. He had someone else, a Canadian singer I have never heard of before - come out to sing Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want, and they did a great cover of Iggy Pop's Lust For Life. Overall a great show!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Anonymous on 2014-11-23The Danforth Music Hall - Toronto

    Fantastic, venue is great, sound was great, reasonable price

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Rockin' With Johnny Marr

    by FunActuary on 2014-11-23The Danforth Music Hall - Toronto

    I had a great time at this concert!! The opening artist Meredith Sheldon got everybody in the mood with her wonderful voice, banter, and music. Then Johnny Marr came on with his rockin' attitude, head shaking, and guitar work. I especially liked the guitar riffs combined with his own music and Smiths classics. Everyone was singing and dancing on the floor at the Danforth Music Hall. His renditions of Velocity, How Soon Is Now, and There Is A Light That Never Goes Out were amazing, well paced, and kept the crowd going. I think the crowd really enjoyed singing the last song along with him. Would definitely see him again!